CVE-2025-49268
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Soft8Soft LLC's Verge3D plugin for WordPress. It allows attackers to bypass access controls and potentially perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using Verge3D versions up to 4.9.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Soft8Soft LLC Verge3D WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify plugin settings, inject malicious content, or compromise the WordPress site integrity through unauthorized administrative actions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access or modify Verge3D configuration settings, potentially disrupting 3D content functionality or altering site behavior.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and strict access controls, impact would be limited to the Verge3D plugin scope only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some understanding of WordPress plugin structure but uses standard web request techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.9.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/verge3d/vulnerability/wordpress-verge3d-4-9-4-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Verge3D and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 4.9.5 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Verge3D Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate verge3d
Restrict Access via Web Application Firewall
allBlock unauthorized access to Verge3D admin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Verge3D details for version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get verge3d --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Verge3D plugin version is 4.9.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with verge3d action parameters
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful Verge3D admin actions
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to Verge3D-specific admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php") AND (action="verge3d_*") AND user="unauthenticated"